Footwork

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈfÊŠt.wɜːk/

Origin

foot + work

Full definition of footwork

Noun

1. Any movement of the feet, especially intricate or complex movement.The dancer impressed the crowd with his fancy footwork.
• 2011, October 1, Phil McNulty, Everton 0 - 2 Liverpool, Everton defender Distin then demonstrated neat footwork to evade a succession of challenges inside the area before sending a rising, angled effort narrowly off target.
2. (cricket) The movement of a batsman's feet as he prepares to hit or evade a ball